A fun way to learn about simple machines for kids. And it was simple. This one is all about the pulley.
I’m not sure if the boys saw this in a show or not, but they were trying to make their own pulley around 
Activities for 4 1/2 to 5 Year Olds
Preschooler activities that are perfect for 4 1/2 to 5 year olds.
Please note: This is just the age that we tried these activities in our house.
These activities may be suitable for other ages. As well as not suitable for your child that is of this age. Please take into consideration the level of development that your child is at.
Check out Activities for 4-4.5 Year Olds and 5 to 6 Year Olds for more ideas!
Simple Machines for Kids: The Pulley
April 15, 2013 by 8 Comments
Learning Patterns with Blocks
April 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Henry loves to pattern. Once he began learning patterns, he calls them out all the time. Everything seems to have a pattern, I swear!
But… I noticed something. Henry only knows how to pattern with colors.
Maybe he did know how to do it
A ‘Spy Game’ Scavenger Hunt
April 2, 2013 by 1 Comment
A fun and easy way to get the kids moving. Go on a ‘spy game’ scavenger hunt.
Scavenger hunts are always a hit here. It’s an easy way I can get the boys moving without little effort on my end. And they love,
Bean Bag Toss as a Sight Word Game
April 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
The ABC mat came in handy, once again, as a mat for a bean bag toss that came into play for a fun sight word game for Henry.
We’ve used the ABC mat in the past for learning
Spot the Sight Word
March 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
A new thing for us. Henry’s learning sight words! This has been such a treat to practice with him. I set up a simple ‘assignment’ [wow, am I the homework mom now?] to begin learning sight words.
Henry mastered his
Mixing Colors on the Window
March 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
I set up an activity for mixing colors, without actually mixing them physically, just with light.
As you may know, I love activities and crafts for the window. We have a huge picture window in our living room that just
Gross Motor Activity: Tape Jumping Game
March 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
A very silly and fun gross motor activity to get the kids moving with a simple jumping game!
This is so simple. So, so simple.
I taped out 6 lines [after Henry defeated the 6, we upped it
